Health Science

Do you enjoy caring for others?Are you interested in learning the structures and functions of the human body?Do you want to study healthcare in college?
If so, you should check out the programs in the Health Science cluster

Programs in the Health Science cluster will allow you to explore how illnesses are prevented, treated, and managed, as well as learn how to manage medical records. Taking part in one of CTE’s Health Science’s programs or academies will prepare you for a myriad of careers in healthcare.

Pathways

As a student in the Allied Health program you will learn the structures and functions of the body, practice taking vital signs and earn CPR and First Aid certification. Taking part in Allied Health will provide you with a strong foundation in the field of healthcare and will allow you the opportunity to earn certifications and internships in various areas such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiology, or Nurse Assisting.

As a student in the Biomedical program you will study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Your studies will let you examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

As a student in a Medical and Health Careers program you will take part in an honors program that prepares you for a variety of careers in the healthcare field. Your studies will give you an overview of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, allied health technology, systems management, optometry and dentistry.

As a student in the Medical Assistant program you develop administrative and clinical skills related to the principles of medical assisting. You will get first-hand experience in the field through performing common clerical duties, handling patient/client data files, preparing patients for procedures, performing basic laboratory tests, and carrying out clinical duties such as taking vital signs, sterilizing instruments, preparing patients for procedures, and performing basic laboratory tests.

Freshmen
If you are attending a high school with a CTE Academy or CTE School Option program and want to participate should speak with your counselor.

Application Information
The application process for College and Career Academies is very similar to other CPS high school programs such as Magnet and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. The academy application process is part of CPS’s Options for Knowledge program managed by the Office of Access and Enrollment (OAE).

Student Organizations

Purpose: Develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

Mission: To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community

Goals:

To promote physical, mental and social well being.

To develop effective leadership qualities and skills.

To develop the ability to communicate more effectively with people.

To develop character.

To develop responsible citizenship traits.

To develop an understanding of current health care issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world.

To encourage involvement in local, state and national health care and education projects.